Niger Miners’ Deaths: Panel describes incident as preventable custodial tragedy
The federal government says overcrowding, poor ventilation, extreme heat and dehydration caused the deaths of detainees in NSCDC custody in Niger State.
The federal government says overcrowding, poor ventilation, extreme heat and dehydration caused the deaths of detainees in NSCDC custody in Niger State.
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Ogun State Police have arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist, recovering two locally made pistols, three live cartridges, and a battle axe in Atan. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-cultist-in-ogun-recover-two-pistols/...
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The payment is a major step forward in the structured repayment plan agreed to by Nestoil and the lenders at a meeting facilitated by the EFCC. The post Nestoil pays further $40 million to lenders after EFCC intervention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria will field 19 athletes, comprising 12 women and seven men, in six sports at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which begin in Senegal on 31 October. The post Youth Olympics: Nigeria names 19 athletes for Dakar 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with President Bola Tinubu writing to the Senate to seek approval for a supplementary external borrowing plan of $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion to finance infrastructure and development projects...
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A Nigerian oil refinery owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has closed the continent’s biggest initial public share offering, claiming to have raised funds from investors in 120 countries. The IPO for the Lagos-based Dangote Petroleum Refinery was initially due to close o...
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Police said the suspect would be arraigned upon conclusion of ongoing investigations The post Police arrest man who allegedly lured, raped PoS operators appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nine startups raised a combined $11.3 million in September 2026, as funding for Nigerian startups fell sharply from the $364.1 million recorded by 20 companies in August. The post Startup funding plunges 96.9% in September, these 9 CEOs still attracted $11.3 million appeared firs...
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Four persons died and seven others sustained injuries in three separate road accidents in Lagos on Wednesday, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said. The agency said the fatal accident occurred at...
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The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reassured the people of Ijebuland that a new Awujale will emerge before May 29, 2027, while projecting a major economic transformation for Ogun East Senatorial District through emerging oil exploration activities and the proposed Gateway...
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The Federal Government, through NEMA, has received 180 Nigerian returnees from Libya who arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-fg-receives-180-nigerian-returnees-from-libya/...
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Nigeria's Olympic Eagles have started preparations for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Democratic Republic of Congo. The team had their first training session in Ikenne on Tuesday under the supervision of head coach, Éric Chelle. 28 players took par...
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Four people have been killed and 16 others injured after a container truck overturned onto an interstate Toyota Hiace bus on Berger Bridge, inward Eleko, along the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway in Lagos State. A statement by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said the ...
